Understanding symmetry presents a large learning curve for many young students. Valentine's Day offers a traditional lesson in drawing half of a heart on the folded side of paper to reveal a whole heart when opened. We explored the "power of the fold" as a means to creating 3-dimensional animals from a single piece of paper.
Students used patterns to start and were then encouraged to create their own designs once they understood the concept of drawing only half an animal from the folded side of the paper. We also found ways to attach horns and ears by cutting slits and slots to interlock.
Students used patterns to start and were then encouraged to create their own designs once they understood the concept of drawing only half an animal from the folded side of the paper. We also found ways to attach horns and ears by cutting slits and slots to interlock.